Anthony Martinelli is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald, a daily marijuana news and information website that launched in 2018. You can reach Anthony at [email protected].
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Jun 14 2024
US House of Representatives Approves Bill to End Marijuana Tests for Military Recruits
Despite opposition from the White House, the full US House of Representatives has passed a federal defense bill that includes a provision to end marijuana testing for military recruits and prospective officers. By a vote of 217 to 199 the House voted today to pass the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a massive defense …
Jun 13 2024
57 Countries Have Legalized Medical Marijuana
57 countries have legalized the medical use of marijuana. As confirmed by a recent study published by the US National Institute of Health, 57 countries have legalized medical marijuana. Canada was the first country to do so in 2001, five years after California became the first U.S. state to legalize the medicine. The list below …
Jun 13 2024
THC Edibles Show Little Effect on Driving, Study Finds
Subjects exhibited minimal changes in simulated driving performance after consuming THC-infused edibles, according to research published in the Journal of Cannabis Research and online by the US National Library of Medicine. The study, conducted by researchers from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, the University of Toronto and the Campbell Family Mental Health Research …
Jun 13 2024
The Four States Still on Track to Legalize Marijuana in 2024
After New Hampshire’s recreational marijuana law was narrowly defeated in the House, despite support from the governor and Senate, we explore the four states still on track to legalize recreational marijuana next. Both New Hampshire and Hawaii saw their legalization efforts narrowly miss success this year, with no further progress expected in the current year. …
Jun 13 2024
New Hampshire House Kills Marijuana Legalization Bill Following Senate Passage
The New Hampshire House of Representatives has voted to table a marijuana legalization bill, effectively killing it for the session after disagreements over amendments made by the Senate. By a vote of 178 to 173, the House voted today to table House Bill 1633, despite the Senate voting earlier today to give it final approval …
Jun 13 2024
Michigan: $280 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in May, All-Time Sales Near $10 Billion
In Michigan, May’s legal marijuana sales exceeded $279 million, continuing the robust performance seen in recent months. Data from the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency indicates that recreational marijuana sales totaled $278,005,199.31, slightly higher than April’s $276,685,182.93. Medical marijuana sales reached $1,607,871.79 in May, contributing to a combined total of $279,613,071.10 in sales for the month. …
Jun 13 2024
American Medical Association Officially Endorses Drug Decriminalization
Members of the American Medical Association (AMA) have voted overwhelmingly in favor of endorsing the decriminalization of drug possession. At their annual meeting yesterday in Chicago, the AMA voted 345 to 171 to adopt a new policy calling for the “elimination of criminal penalties for drug possession for personal use as part of a larger …
Jun 13 2024
Get Free Joints and Pay to Participate in “Science of Smokeability” Study
A new study, titled the Science of Smokeability (SOS), is seeking those interesting in receiving free joints and pay in order to take part in a study designed to help improve the smoking experience of marijuana consumers. DaySavers, who describes themselves as “the most compliant and tested pre-rolled cone and rolling paper brand on the …
Jun 12 2024
Texas Judge Throws Out Attorney General’s Lawsuit Against Austin Marijuana Ordinance
A county judge in Texas has dismissed a lawsuit from Attorney General Ken Paxton filed against the City of Austin. AG Paxton sought to have the courts throw out a voter approved ordinance that decriminalized the possession of marijuana. Travis County District Court Judge Jan Soifer rejected the challenge, and has dismissed the lawsuit from …
Jun 12 2024
Vermont Records $11 Million in Legal Marijuana Sales in April
In April, Vermont’s legal marijuana sales reached nearly $11 million, marking the fifth consecutive month with sales surpassing $10 million and the ninth time in the past ten months it’s reached that milestone. According to the Vermont Department of Taxes, there was $10.94 million in legal marijuana sales in April, bringing the yearly total to …
